Synonyms Word Origin
See more synonyms for reside on Thesaurus.com verb (used without object), re·sid·ed, re·sid·ing. to dwell permanently or for a considerable time: She resides at 15 Maple Street. (of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed by in ). to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed by in ). Show More
Origin of reside 1425–75; late Middle English residen <
Middle French resider <
Latin residēre, equivalent to
re- re- +
-sidēre, combining form of
sedēre to
sit1 Related forms re·sid·er , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Related Words for resider dweller ,
settler ,
colonist ,
inmate ,
occupant ,
citizen ,
incumbent ,
resident ,
denizen ,
renter ,
inhabitant ,
holder ,
tenant ,
local ,
native ,
lodger ,
lessee ,
aborigine ,
boarder ,
neighbor British Dictionary definitions for resider to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in) he now resides in London (of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in) political power resides in military strength Show More
Derived Forms resider , noun Word Origin for reside C15: from Latin residēre to sit back, from re- + sedēre to sit
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for resider v. late 15c., "to settle," from Middle French resider (15c.) and directly from Latin residere "sit down, settle; remain behind, rest, linger; be left," from re- "back, again" (see re- ) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary ). Meaning "to dwell permanently" first attested 1570s. Related: Resided ; residing . Also from the French word are Dutch resideren , German residiren .
Show More
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
